The Trump administration has designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist group, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. “may be having some discussions” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

The United States’ most advanced aircraft carrier is expected to reach the waters off Venezuela in days.

The International Crisis Group is reporting that Colombia's government efforts to control deforestation in the Amazon are being hampered by the actions of left-wing dissidents who control the area.